Cowboy builders are the scourge of the construction industry. Although they make up only a tiny minority of those working in the building trade, they are out there
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Brick is a virtually maintenance free material that resist the elements, as well as moisture, fire, and much general wear and tear. It is also fairly soundproof, and does not lose its colouring with age.
To create sustainable buildings in both residential and commercial construction, it is important to consider how the structure is built and with what materials. We must begin to realise the impact our...
Asbestos was a material used in building and construction quite extensively throughout the UK between the 1950s and 1980s. Since then however, there have been major efforts to remove it due it to.....
Loft conversions are an increasingly popular means to adding space and value to your home. On average, a loft conversion costs around a third of the price of moving to a property with an extra room.
Unlike loft conversions, house extensions are more about creating space than adding value to the property, although it is of course an important consideration. Extending your home may be a more...
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Before beginning any DIY project, it is important to plan fully and understand what the whole strategy entails as well as what you want the outcome to be. You must prepare for the various steps involved in the project...
The Federation of Master Builders was established in the UK more than 60 years ago. It is a trade association that was formed to benefit small to medium sized businesses, and has now grown into the largest UK...
'Self-build' is a fast-growing phenomenon in the UK. Over the last quarter of a century, the number of self-build projects being undertaken has increased more than ten-fold, from 2000 to 25000 per year.
Builders in South West
Downs Bros
- www.builderbristol.net
- Welcome to Downs Bros, a family run business which was established in 1966 and specialises in home building, renovation and alterations for people with mobility difficulties. Please visit the website for full details of the benefits our service provides.
- 16 Atkins Close, Bristol, BS14 8JS
Andrew Bray Building Contractors
- www.andrewbraybuildingcontractors.co.uk
- Andrew Bray specialises in all your domestic building requirements, extensions, conversions, new builds, renovations and much more. We cover a 15 mile radius of Padstow.
- 12 Caswarth Terrace, Pastow, Cornwall, PL28 8EE
Vernon Stokes
- www.builderinbath.com
- A professional, reliable and efficient building company offering a complete service for all your building requirements - from loft conversions to kitchens and bathrooms.
- 52a Lyncombe Hill, Bath, BA2 4PJ
D T Cockburn Plastering Specialist (CONTRACTORS)
- www.buildingandplasteringdevon.co.uk
- professional applicators for the plastering industry. working throughout the southwest, call for a competitive service.
- Little Northwood Goldburn Cross, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1RW
Old Image Kitchens
- www.oldimage.co.uk
- We have been designing high quality hand crafted kitchens, furniture and bathrooms for over 14 years. Our skilled craftsmen create bespoke products that combine modern technology with traditional craftsmanship.
- 451 Gloucester Road Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8TZ
MD MacKinnon Builder Ltd
- www.mdmackinnonbuildingservicesltd.com
- MD MacKinnon Builder Ltd offers a superior service and covers all of your general building needs. You can rely on us to complete a quality job in a timely fashion. Specialising in extensions, give us a call now for a free competitive quote.
- 5a Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DL
G Nicholls Builders
- www.builderdevon.biz
- We cover all aspects of building from groundworks, to decorating, extensions, joinery etc. All our work comes with a 10 year guarantee as we are NHBC registered. If you have a building project we will manage and supply everything. We also do call out work.
- Spurs HOuse Gorwood Road, Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5LT
Peter Coles Roofing
- www.petercolesroofing.co.uk
- We have been established for over 7 years and work mainly in the North Cornwall area. We cover most roofing requirements to a very high standard.
- Austel Attrinun Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7SG
Pnp Builders
- www.pnpbuilders.co.uk
- I am a very established sole trader who takes great pride in what i do. I do all kinds of property maintenance. No job is too big or small and I always go the extra mile to make sure all my customers are 100 percent satisfied. 01579 343044
- 10 Springfield Road, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3TZ
Forestdown Construction Ltd
- www.generalbuilderbournemouth.com
- Family run building company, hands on approach, reliable friendly service
- 12 Forest Road West Moors, FERNDOWN, BH22 0EU
CG Goodchild Ltd
- www.builderinchippenham.com
- We are a well established local family run business with a reliable and trustworthy team of employees. We carry out work on restoring listed buildings, wrought iron, loft, garage and barn conversions. We are big enough to cope and small enough to care.
- The Orchard Lower North Wraxall, Chippenham, SN14 7AB
Prior & Company Ltd
- www.priorandcompany.co.uk
- Specialising in all the aspects of general build work, property maintenance, roofing, plastering, painting and decorating, kitchens, bathrooms, alterations and extensions. Please visit website or call 0845 013 7031.
- Hartham Park, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0RP
MB Davies Builders
- www.builder-exeter.co.uk
- At MB Davies, we offer quality building services from our base in Exeter, Devon. Our reputation is built on outstanding workmanship and attention to detail.
- 25 Whiteway Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3AL
Sidney Pratt (Builders) LTD
- www.sidney-pratt.co.uk
- Sidney Pratt Builders LTD specialise in all aspects of general building work, new house and commercial property construction and property maintenance across south, mid and east Devon. For more information visit our website
- Unit 7b Philip House, EXETER, EX1 3RU
MDL Building Services
- www.mdlbuildingservices.co.uk
- Professional building company specialising in loft conversions and general building work. Also offer extensions and renovations. Member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen. Please view our site for more info.
- 45 Westhill Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4LQ
M Edwards Brickworks
- www.medwardsbrickworkltd.com
- M Edwards Brickworks are a well established groundworks and paving company based in Wiltshire and cover the surronding areas. No job too small, please visit our website for more information, or call 0845 013 8156.
- 111a High Street Littleton Panell, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4EU
Newman Stonework Ltd
- www.newmanstoneworkltd.co.uk
- We do all aspects of roofing and stone masonry including barn conversions, new builds, extensions, stone walling, re-roofs, re-pointing, rockeries, roofing, patios and paving. All work is fully guaranteed.
- 23 Osney Cres, Paignton, TQ4 5EY
C Tyler Ltd
- www.ctylerbuilders.com
- Local builders with fantastic reputation offering extensions, new builds, renovations, refurbishments, loft conversions in the Gloucestershire area. Project management and design available.
- 90 Cirencester Road Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8DG
Ambercoast General Builders
- www.ambercoastgeneralbuilders.co.uk
- A well established company doing loft conversions, extensions, roofing, kitchens, etc. Quality work at good competitive rates.
- 39 Second Avenue Dawlish, Exeter, Devon, EX7 9RH
First Class Independent Living
- www.disabledalterationstorquay.co.uk
- We are a business built on quality. We are the largest specialist builders in Devon. We offer a free home visit with a no obligation quote. Purpose built showroom and everything we do is based on what our customers need.
- Unit 16 Rydons Industrial Estate Canal Way, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3SJ
Link Contrators Ltd
- www.linkcontractors.co.uk
- Link Contractors is a well established building firm covering all aspects of domestic and commercial building work across the Bath and Bristol area.
- Bittern Barn Northwick, Bristol, BS41 8NP
Abacus Design And Building
- www.abacusdesignandbuilding.co.uk
- Abacus design and building is a specialist building company offering a complete service from start all the way through to completion. Including restoration, building, drives, landscaping, new builds, etc. Please call or visit the website for more information. Free quotes are available.
- The Massenet 16Broad Street, Launcbston, Cornwall, PL1 FA8
E Webb Building Services
- www.ewebbbuildingservices.com
- E Webb Buidling Services has been established for 35 years and cover Bristol, Bath and surronding areas. We take care of all domestic/residential building work. Free quotes and estimates given, visit our website for more information.
- 23 Watson Road Longwell Green, Bristol, Avon, BS30 9DW
Clive Nayler Builders
- www.clivenaylerbuilders.com
- Welcome to Clive Naylor builders, we are a family run firm that has been established since 1971 and are specialists in Swimming Pools and extensions- all work considered small or large. We guarantee quality workmanship.
- Lower Pigsdon Farm Launcells, Cornwall, EX23 9LQ
SB Narbett Plastering & Building Contractors
- www.sbnarbett.com
- We are building contractors specialising in plastering, restoration, kitchen installation, design and planning.
- 40 Porthia Road St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2JB
J P W Building Contractors/Developers Ltd
- www.jpwbuilders-developers.co.uk
- JPW is a well established firm covering all aspects of the building industry including new builds, loft conversions, roof work, kitchen refurbishment, electrical work and much more. Please visit our web site for further details.
- Trecaro Lower Millcrest, Perranporth, Cornwall, TR6 0JZ
West Wilts Roofing
- www.westwiltsroofing.co.uk
- All types of building work undertaken including roofing, loft conversions domestic and commercial. With 19 years trading experience West Wilts Roofing offer competitive rates and free estimates with a reputation for quality.
- 15 Leigh Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3QN
T & J Building Contractors
- www.builder-totnes.co.uk
- We are a professional building company offering property maintenance and building services from kitchen, bathrooms, tiling etc to extensions, loft conversions and alterations.
- Tullys Mead Farm Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6RN
Blackwell Builders
- www.blackwellbuilders.co.uk
- Blackwell Builders are local, friendly builders offering all building services in Bournemouth and surrounding areas. We welcome domestic and commercial work
- 206 Iford Lane Southbourne, Dorset, BH6 5NE
Desired Affect Ltd
- www.desiredaffect.com
- Well established builder operating around Bournemouth and the surrounding areas catering for all aspects of building work. No job too small.01202466466
- 14 Fenton Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5EY
Melhuish & Saunders
- www.melhuishandsaundersltd.com
- Melhuish and Saunders Ltd has been established since 1923 and over the years has become a respectable and highly creditable building contractor completing numerous contracts throughout the South West; offering a variety of services.
- Anglo Trading Estate Commercial Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BY
Sharland RJ and WM Sharland and Sons Ltd
- www.builderexmouth.com
- Quality family run business for 37 years. Anything from alterations to build and design. Quality workmanship and attention to detail.
- The Barn Bonds Farm House, Exmouth, EX8 5DA
James R Scott Carpenters
- www.carpenterpoole.co.uk
- With over 35 years experience in the industry JR Scott Carpenters provide a professional service from start to finish throughout.
- 19 Canford Cliffs Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7AG
MC Jackson Plastering
- www.mcjacksonplastering.com
- MC Jackson Plastering are Dorchester based plasterers with expertise in artexing, screeding, ceilings and traditional cob work.
- Thola 48 Main Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EY
R G A
- www.rgaroofing.co.uk
- RGA have been established for 14 years and offer a reliable service at competitive rates. A specialist in roofing and building services.
- 55 St Andrews Road, Warminster, BA12 8ES
Dan Bailey
- www.danbaileybuilding.co.uk
- We offer a complete building service from general maintenance and small jobs right through to full renovation projects, loft conversions, extensions, renovations, barn conversions and new building.All work carried out to a very high standard Call us now for a FREE ESTIMATES
- 36 Avenue De Gien, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 9GY
A B Cowling
- www.builderinwadebridge.com
- For all your general building requirements specialising in general building repairs and renovations, extensions, joinery, carpentry, glazing. Well established, trusted, friendly, local business
- Burnside St. Issey, WADEBRIDGE, PL27 7QU
Exeter City Council (Civic Centre Paris St Exeter, Building Services)
- Exeter, Devon, EX1 1JJ
MP Constructions
- Unit 4 Carminnow Rd Indust Est, Bodmin, PL31 1EP
R Bond
- 1 Mancroft Clo, Galhampton, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7AY
George
- Holway Green, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2YJ
Anthony Sandercock
- 4 Coopers Heights, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2YB
Mike Stacey
- Station Road, Wiveliscombe, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 2LX
Strathview
- Unit 3 Houndstone Bsns Pk, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8WA
P.J Taylor
- Roadwater, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0QZ
P.A Underhill
- Wood Road, Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9NR
Wellington Building Contractor
- 42 Mantle Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8AR
West of England Development
- Gatchell Meadow, Trull, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7HY
R.J Wey
- South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 8DA
C S Williams (Taunton) Ltd
- 150 Priorswood Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8DU
R.M Withers
- 3 Old Mill Clo Brookside Rd, Combwich, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2QN
G Woodland
- Capland, Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 6TW
James Woodward
- Portland Ho Broadway, Chilton Polden, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9EW
D Woolcomb
- 10 Sunnybrow Close, North Petherton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6QU
Woolway
- Meadow Vw High Road, Horsington, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0DN
R.L Wynn
- Park Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2LU
MJ & JN Cleverley - Building Contractors
- Leigh House Whitchurch Lane, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 7TA
A J Seviour
- Flintford House, Rodden, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5LD
AJB Vickery
- 6 Berry Hill Cresent, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2HG
Mica General Builders
- 39 Bridgwater Road, Taunton, TA1 2DP
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